Have you heard the story about the bikeshed? It’s a great way to explain some basic human behaviour which decreases productivity and makes you focus on the wrong things. We can see it in all organisations and companies, including events. And you like Sam are probably doing it as well from time to time and … Continue reading "Ep 6 – Bikeshed"

Do you have a marketing department in your event organisation? No, good, let it stay that way. Sam talks in this episode about the simple concept behind marketing and why everyone in your event organisation should think about it. YouTube: https://youtu.be/6et-1RnjXr8 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/japan-jens/organise-events-101-episode-5/

The world is just filled with a lot of dudes doing not so impressive things. Since you also are a dude as well that means that you can accomplish that same kind of stuff, like for example creating awesome events. Sam talks about how you should think when facing new problems and why the knowledge … Continue reading "Ep 4 – We’re all just dudes"

If you are going about starting up an event you will propably need some kind of organisation. How many people should you get involved and in what kind of organisational structure should they operate? Here in episode 3 Sam explains their idea about all of this and tells you how NärCon is organised. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Sr9JV89_vRY … Continue reading "Ep 3 – Building your organisation"

If you are going to start an event, what’s it going to be about? Esport since that is all the rage? Beer because there is always good money in that? Or should you just pick whatever topic that you find the most interesting yourself? In this episode Sam talks abouts why NärCon is mainly about … Continue reading "Ep 2 – Scratch your own itch"

Welcome to the very first episode of Organise Events 101! In this episode Sam talks about stealing ideas, is it simply wrong or a great way to start your event? What has Sam stolen over the years and does completely new ideas really exist? And if someone steals ideas from your event, what should you … Continue reading "Ep 1 – Stealing your way to success"